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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 428.28 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 428.28 and 141.16 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 428.28 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/428.28 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 428.28 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 60,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,456.00/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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